Tau RSC UV Ink

With the release of the labelpress Tau 330RSC, the new ink set Tau RSC UV Ink has been introduced. During developement the focus was set on excellent flow characteristics with at the same time high edge sharpeness. With 7 process colors it is possible to cover up to 98% of the Pantone color scale and reproduce corporate colors exactly. Tau RSC UV Inks are light-fast and resistant to chemical influences.Tau RSC UV Ink is available in the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Orange, Violet, Green and White. It exhibits a shelf life of 6 months.

The light-fastness of this ink set was determined on raw material level. The subsequent table summarizes the corresponding results rated to the bluewool testing protocol.

Color

Blue Wool Rating

Yellow

up to 7-8

Magenta

up to 7-8

Cyan

up to 7-8

Black

up to 8

Orange

up to 3

Violet

up to 7

Green

up to 6

White

not applicable

Selected application characteristics

Adhesion characteristics

Adhesion was assessed on a multitude of substrates according to DIN EN ISO 2409:2013. Adhesion was found to be excellent on typical label substrates suitable for UV inkjet printing. For specific adhesion data, please contact your local sales representative or Durst product management team.

Ink Compliance

REACH and SVHC Compliance

All utilized raw materials are REACH compliant. Furthermore, the inks do not contain any known amounts of substrates of very high concern (SVHCs) at more than 0.1% (or the lowest concentration limit specified in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 which results in the classification as a SVHC), or which could be subject to potential future authorization process (as outlined in REACH Art 56).

VOCs

Tau Standard UV inks do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as described by EU definition Council Directive 1999/13/EC.

BPA and Benzophenone

Bisphenol A (BPA) and Benzophenone are not intentionally added to this ink.

Natural Latex Statement

Tau RSC UV inks are latex free.

Tau Standard UV Ink

A key feature of this high-performance UV ink is its large color space. 4 process colors cover up to 70% of the Pantone color scale, with 6 colors covering up to 90%. Tau UV ink also provides excellent opaque white in single-pass mode with 80% opacity. Tau UV inks are light-fast, scratch-resistant, and resistant to chemical influences, which is why they are particularly suited to outdoor applications as well as industrial and safety labeling. Tau UV inks are UL-certified, and can be used on a large number of different materials and surfaces.Tau Standard UV Ink is available in the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Orange, Violet and White. It exhibits a shelf life of 12 months.

Selected application characteristics

Adhesion characteristics

Adhesion was assessed on a multitude of substrates according to DIN EN ISO 2409:2013. Adhesion was found to be excellent on typical label substrates suitable for UV inkjet printing. For specific adhesion data, please contact your local sales representative or Durst product management team.

Ink Compliance

REACH and SVHC Compliance

All utilized raw materials are REACH compliant. Furthermore, the inks do not contain any known amounts of substrates of very high concern (SVHCs) at more than 0.1% (or the lowest concentration limit specified in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 which results in the classification as a SVHC), or which could be subject to potential future authorization process (as outlined in REACH Art 56).

VOCs

Tau Standard UV inks do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as described by EU definition Council Directive 1999/13/EC.

BPA and Benzophenone

Bisphenol A (BPA) and Benzophenone are not intentionally added to this ink.

Natural Latex Statement

Tau Standard UV inks are latex free.

Tau HD UV Ink

Tau HD UV-ink (high-density or highly pigmented) features an extended color space. 4 process colors cover up to 80% of the Pantone color scale. This ink also achieves significant cost savings, as it allows up to 25% less ink to be applied depending on the design. Furthermore, this ink is ideal for printing inexpensive, selfadhesive labels.Tau HD UV Ink is available in the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black.* It exhibits a shelf life of 9 months.

*Color expansion with Orange, Violet and White is realized by combination with other, compatible ink families.

Selected application characteristics

Adhesion characteristics

Adhesion was assessed on a multitude of substrates according to DIN EN ISO 2409:2013. Adhesion was found to be excellent on typical label substrates suitable for UV inkjet printing. For specific adhesion data, please contact your local sales representative or Durst product management team.

Ink Compliance

REACH and SVHC Compliance

All utilized raw materials are REACH compliant. Furthermore, the inks do not contain any known amounts of substrates of very high concern (SVHCs) at more than 0.1% (or the lowest concentration limit specified in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 which results in the classification as a SVHC), or which could be subject to potential future authorization process (as outlined in REACH Art 56).

VOCs

Tau HD UV inks do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as described by EU definition Council Directive 1999/13/EC.

BPA and Benzophenone

Bisphenol A (BPA) and Benzophenone are not intentionally added to this ink.

Natural Latex Statement

Tau HD UV inks are latex free.

Tau Low Migration UV Ink

Tau low-migration UV inks allow printing on primary food packaging. This could include self-adhesive labels for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals as well as special packaging such as aluminum caps or folding cartons. Their chemical composition meets all the guidelines of the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) and the Swiss Ordinance on Materials and Articles.Tau low-migration inks contain no substances that are explicitly excluded by the Nestlé Packaging Inks Specification.Tau Low Migration UV Ink is available in the colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Orange, Violet and White. It exhibits a shelf life of 12 (CMYKOV) and 6 (W) months, respectively.

The light-fastness of this ink set was determined on raw material level. The subsequent table summarizes the corresponding results rated to the bluewool testing protocol.

Color

Blue Wool Rating

Yellow

up to 7-8

Magenta

up to 7-8

Cyan

up to 7-8

Black

up to 8

Orange

up to 3

Violet

up to 7

White

not applicable

Selected application characteristics

Adhesion characteristics

Adhesion was assessed on a multitude of substrates according to DIN EN ISO 2409:2013. Adhesion was found to be excellent on typical label substrates suitable for UV inkjet printing. For specific adhesion data, please contact your local sales representative or Durst product management team.

Ink Compliance

Migration Characteristics and Food Packaging Applications

Independent migration testing indicates that Tau Low Migration UV ink is compliant with European Framework Regulation (1935/2004/EC) when utilized in compliant application and environment. Even though this independent certificate is available, successful compliance with the Framework will need to be confirmed on each application, and will depend on the appropriate specification and control of the entire printing and packaging process. Along this line, the manufacturer of the finished article has the responsibility to ensure compliance with the European Food Contact Materials Regulation EC 1935/2004 or the European Legislation on Plastic Materials EU 10/2011. For individual testing, the composition of Tau Low Migration UV inks can be disclosed on a Statement of Composition to an appropriate regulatory or testing body after signature of a mutual confidentiality agreement.

Good Manufacturing Practices

Tau Low Migration UV inks are compliant with the EuPIA Guidelines and are manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for the production of products used in food packaging.

Swiss Ordinance Compliance

All of the raw materials used in the formulation of these inks are listed on the Swiss Ordinance RS 817.023.21.

All utilized raw materials in Tau Low Migration UV inks are REACH compliant. Furthermore, the inks do not contain any known amounts of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) at more than 0.1%. Or the lowest concentration limit specified in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, which results in the classification as an SVHC, or which could be subject to potential future authorization process as outlined in REACH Art 56.

VOCs

Tau Low Migration UV inks do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as described by EU definition Council Directive 1999/13/EC.

BPA and Benzophenone

Bisphenol A (BPA) and Benzophenone are not intentionally added to this ink set.

Content of Nickel and other Heavy Metals

None of the raw materials used in the formulation of Tau Low Migration UV inks appear in the California Proposition 65 list dated March 27th 2015. Furthermore, independent tests indicate basic compliance of the inks with DIN EN 71-3.